Free Belly Dance Tutorials & Foundations
Ready to shimmy? Our instructors break down the essentials—from classic hip drops to fusion combos—so you can start your belly dance journey right at home.
It's Back to Basics month! Our instructor Alexandra is here to demonstrate the fundamentals of the very suave "Hip Drops." This is one of the first moves you'll learn in our beginner classes.
Let's break down the "Hip Drop Kick," an energetic variation of the hip drop. This dynamic combo adds power and flair to your dance. Our tutorials are designed to be clear and easy to follow.
Level up your basics with the "Hip Drop Lift." This classic move adds elegance and flair to your dance. Our instructor Alexandra shows you how to perfect the technique.
A simple breakdown of the interior hip circle, or the "Omi." This is a core move in belly dance, and our instructor Gauri shows you how to master the isolation.
A tutorial for the classic, evergreen move named after the diva herself, "The Soheir Zaki Step." Our instructor Shruti demonstrates this beautiful and rhythmic technique.
Back to basics just got an interesting upgrade! This tutorial offers a twist on the regular hip-drop-kick technique, demonstrated step-by-step by our senior instructor, Shruti.
Learn this amazing travel technique in just 4 easy steps! The side-step travel adds elegance and allows you to move across the stage effortlessly.
An instructional video for a rather uncommon belly dance technique, the "Tahitian Wave." This travel step, demonstrated by our instructor Shruti, emphasizes hip lifts and twists.
Let's master the reverse maya, also known as "taqsim." This step-by-step breakdown of the iconic belly dance move will help you add elegance to your dance repertoire.
Super simple combo alert! Follow the prompts in this video and dance along to a timeless classic. This is a fun way to practice putting moves together.
About Learn With Us: Free Tutorials
These tutorials are the perfect way to test the waters before committing to a full course. Start with the "Hip Drop" or "Omi" to get a feel for our instructors' teaching style, which focuses on small, controlled isolations rather than rushing into complex routines. If you find yourself enjoying these breakdowns, our live classes in Bangalore and Delhi go much deeper, offering real-time feedback and personal corrections to help you refine your posture.
Master the Basics
Belly dance is all about muscle control and understanding the isolation of your core. In these free tutorials, our senior instructors like Alexandra and Shruti break down foundational moves such as hip drops, hip circles, and the classic 'Omi.' Each video is designed to be a bite-sized lesson, allowing you to practice at your own pace until the movement feels natural.
Why Practice with Us?
We believe in learning the right technique from day one. Instead of just mirroring movements, we explain the mechanics—how to position your knees, where to engage your glutes, and how to keep your upper body steady. This builds a strong foundation that prevents injury and makes advanced steps much easier to learn later.
Moving from Screen to Studio
Watching a video is a great start, but nothing beats the energy of a live classroom. Whether you are looking for beginner batches in Whitefield at Etram Dance Academy or advanced fusion sessions in New Delhi, our studio environment provides the space you need to grow.
- Learn with the Tribe: Join our group classes for shared motivation and peer support.
- Get Corrected: In our in-studio sessions, you get tactile feedback, which is impossible to replicate online.
- Fusion & Fun: Once you nail the basics, explore our 'tadka' fusion classes that mix traditional belly dance with Bollywood and Indian Classical styles.
Ready to go beyond the basics? Check out our class schedules and join our community of dancers today.
Tarantismo Creative Dance Company
Hi, we’re Deepthi and Anusha. We started Tarantismo because we believe everyone has a dancer inside them. These videos are our way of bringing the studio vibe to your living room.
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